Planning Public Consultation



Planning and Development Act 2005

Local Planning Scheme No. 7 Amendment No. 5

It is hereby notified for public information, in accordance with section 87 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 that the Minister for Planning approved the abovementioned amendment to the Town of Port Hedland Local Planning Scheme No. 7 on 26 March 2025 for the purpose of modifications to the North Circular Road at South Hedland and adjoining drainage infrastructure.

Should you require any further information regarding this matter please contact Planning Services on 9158 9304 or eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.


 Planning and Development Act 2005

Application for Development Approval for Amended Residential Building - Lots 920 (No. 27) Smith Street, South Hedland – Amend Previously Approved Childcare and Residential Development

The Town of Port Hedland has received a development application for residential building on Lots 920 Smith Street, South Hedland.

The works proposed to change the previously approved one-storey single-house dwelling to two-storey residential building.

All the information and details relating to the proposal can be found here.

As a nearby landowner or occupant, you are invited to review the proposal and make a written submission.

Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Tuesday, 3 June 2025. A written submission can be made:

  • In person: At the Depot Office – 4-6 Cajarina Road, Wedgefield;
  • Via post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721; or
  • Via email: eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

Should you require any further information regarding this matter, please contact the Planning and Economic Development team on 08 9158 9300 or eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au  


Planning and Development Act 2005

Application for Development Approval for Home Business (Your Natural Energy System) – Lot 1173 (No. 56) Robinson Street, Port Hedland

The Town of Port Hedland has received a development application for home business (Your Natural Energy System) on Lot 1173 Robinson Street, Port Hedland.

The proposed home business included:

  • Healing and consulting services on the premises;
  • Operating hours – 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday;
  • Operating in the front room of the premises;
  • No employees, the applicant will be operating by themselves;
  • Onsite parking on an existing driveway;
  • Online Retail Shop involves delivery and collection from premises.

All the information and details relating to the proposal can be found here.  

Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Wednesday, 28 May 2025. A written submission can be made:

  • In person: At the Depot Office – 4-6 Cajarina Road, Wedgefield;
  • Via post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721; or
  • Via email: eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

 Should you require any further information regarding this matter please contact Planning Services on 9158 9300 or eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.


Planning and Development Act 2005

 Application for Development Approval for Mixed Use Development (South Hedland Regional Accommodation) on Lot 51 Kennedy Street, South Hedland 

The Town of Port Hedland has received a Regional Development Assessment Panel (RDAP) application from Element Advisory for a proposed Mixed Use Development (South Hedland Regional Accommodation) on Lot 51 Kennedy Street, South Hedland. 

 The land uses proposed as part of the application include: 

  • Workforce Accommodation 
  • Dwelling (Grouped) 

 The works proposed as part of the development include: 

  • 79 accommodation units/townhouses equivalent to 297 rooms as follows: 
    • 62 modular units, each containing 4 rooms (total 252 rooms) 
    • 2 accessible units (total 4 rooms) 
    • 15 residential dwellings (townhouses) with 3 bedrooms each  
  • Communal facilities including:  
    • Administration building with reception 
    • Recreation building  
    • Gymnasium  
    • Dining hall  
    • Shared laundry areas  
    • Shared BBQ areas 
    • Service areas
  • 146 car parking bays as follows:
    • 98 secured and lit (solar and sensor lighting) light vehicle car bays along Kennedy Street, including 2 accessible bays and EV charging bays;
    • 18 staff and maintenance, service car parking bays to the rear of the Dining hall; 
    • 30 light vehicle car parking bays at the rear of the proposed townhouses.
      • Landscaping works and site servicing works. 

      All the information and details relating to the proposal can be found here.  

      Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Tuesday, 3 June 2025. A written submission can be made:

      • In person: At the Depot Office 4-6 Cajarina Road, Wedgefield;
      • Via post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721; or
      • Via email: eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

       Should you require any further information regarding this matter please contact Planning Services on 9158 9300 or eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.